It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast

Welcome to the It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast with hosts Matt Capps and Josh Reavis, where you’ll hear unforgettable, awkward, and hilarious stories that could truly only happen to a pastor. Think mic mishaps, baptism bloopers, and kids saying the worst possible thing mid-sermon. So, if you need a laugh or just a little encouragement along the way from pastors just like you, listen in today!

It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast is a christianity podcast hosted by North American Mission Board, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

North American Mission Board hosts It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast, a christianity show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Top 5 Pastor Hacks

  Apr 13, 2026—S1

  <p>In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a countdown of their Top 5 “Pastor Hacks”—from the strategically deployed trailer hitch handshake to a well-timed “mic off” moment that saved a Sunday service. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they swap creative (and sometimes questionable) problem-solving tactics like the escape hatch phone call, the fake thermostat, and the unforgettable “dead in a drawer” filing system. Tune in for practical (and not-so-practical) ministry hacks, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the gospel seriously—but not yourself.</p> <p>If you’ve got a f...

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  Episode #11

  I'll Get Saved This Week If You'll Get Saved Next Week

  Apr 6, 2026—S1

  <p>In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from a well-meaning church member walking forward during an altar call just to encourage others to respond, to preaching through a sermon while a longtime member loudly snores in the third row. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the unpredictable and often humorous dynamics of church life and the grace it takes to navigate them in real time. Tune in for relatable stories, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the...

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  Episode #10

  Are Those Seats Taken?

  Mar 30, 2026—S1

  <p>In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from longtime church members guarding their “unassigned” pews with the classic line, “You’re in my seat,” to a Sunday service where the pastor got so locked into preaching that he completely forgot both the announcements and the offering. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the quirky church culture moments pastors navigate and the humility it takes to recover when things don’t go as planned. Tune in for relatable stories, good-n...

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  Episode #9

  Being a Good Neighbor Goes a Long Way

  Mar 23, 2026—S-3

  <p>In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of hilariously chaotic ministry moments—from a church plant pumpkin painting party that ended with the police showing up, to preaching an entire sermon after forgetting his notes at home. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the unpredictable, scrappy early days of ministry and the moments that force pastors to think on their feet. Tune in for relatable stories, lighthearted humor, and a reminder that even when ministry feels messy, God is still at work.</p> ...

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  Episode #8

  I Had a Whole Year of Training

  Mar 16, 2026—S-2

  <p>In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from Josh’s early pastoral foot-in-mouth encounter to a sermon illustration that accidentally made one’s own family the punchline. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the awkward situations pastors inevitably face and the humility required to recover from them. Tune in for relatable stories, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the gospel seriously—but not yourself.</p> <p>If you’ve got a funny or unforgettable story of your own...

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